Local Government Food Policy Database
Zoning Code Update: Restrictions on the Keeping of Farm Animals and Bees, No. 457.11
| Jurisdiction Name | Cleveland |
| State / Province | OH |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 396,816 |
| Population Range | 250,000 to 999,999 |
| Year | 2011 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF |
| Policy Type | ordinance |
| GFC Topic | community food production |
| Keywords | agriculture, animal husbandry, backyard animals, chicken, chickens, goat, health, honeybees, urban, urban agriculture, zoning |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Cleveland Planning Commission |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Cleveland Department of Building and Housing |
| Supporting Entity(s) | Cleveland Department of Public Health |
| Funding Amount | n/a |
| Funding Sources | n/a |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
Established building permitting and procedures for the keeping of farm animals and bees in a manner that prevents nuisances to occupants of nearby properties and prevents conditions that are unsanitary or unsafe. |
| Additional Resources |
http://www.sustainablecitiesinstitute.org/topics/food-systems/urban-agriculture/urban-agriculture-policies-city-of-cleveland-ohio |
